FOI Request - PAT and CCTV and Radioactive Source Testing in Moray Schools

Request 101003790186

PAT, CCTV and Radioactive Source Testing in Moray Schools

1. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Frequency and Details   

i.) The frequency of PAT testing (e.g., annual, biennial) for each school managed by Moray Council, listed individually by school name.  
ii) The most recent PAT testing results, itemised for each school, itemised by:

o School name
o Date of the latest PAT test
o Total number of appliances tested
o Detailed results of tests to show they were undertaken properly (this should be available via the contractor's database).   

2. Cost of PAT Testing Contracts  

i) The total cost of PAT testing contracts for all Moray schools over the past two years (from May 2023 to May 2025).   

ii) A breakdown of these costs including:

o The name of the contractor(s) or service provider(s)
o The annual cost for each year (2023–2024 and 2024–2025)
o Any additional costs (e.g., repairs, retesting, or administrative fees) associated with PAT testing.   

iii) If the contract is part of a broader facilities management agreement, please isolate the PAT testing component or provide details of the relevant portion.

3. CCTV Camera Systems in Moray Schools   

i) The number of CCTV cameras installed in each school (listed individually by school name).
ii) The brand and model of the CCTV system used in each school.   
iii) The medium used to store or reproduce CCTV data (e.g., cloud storage, local hard drive, DVR, NVR, floppy disk, USB) for each school.   
iv) If applicable, the name of the contractor or service provider responsible for maintaining or operating the CCTV systems and who is responsible for RIPSA compliance.

4. Radioactive Source Leak Detection and Testing in High Schools   
i) For each high school managed by Moray Council, provide details of radioactive source leak detection and testing conducted over the past five years (from May 2020 to May 2025), itemised by:

o School name
o Dates of all leak detection tests conducted
o Types of radioactive sources tested (e.g., specific isotopes such as Cobalt-60, Americium-241, Strontium-90).
o Results of each test (e.g., pass, fail, or any detected leaks).
o Details of any remedial actions taken if leaks were detected.   

ii) If applicable, the name of the contractor or service provider responsible for conducting these tests as well as certification.   
iii) Confirmation of compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 or Scottish Environment Protection Agency requirements) for each test.